It’s tempting to think of Napanook as a second wine of Dominus, but this Cabernet-based Bordeaux blend has been trying to stand on its own. It doesn’t always succeed, but the ‘06 represents a step forward, and is the best release since 2003. Dry and well-structured, it offers complex flavours of black currants and sweet grilled oak. Good now and beyond 2012. Score: 91. Source: Steve Heimoff, Wine Enthusiast

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